What they say in New England; a book of signs, sayings, and superstitions (1896)
Johnson, Clifton, 1865-1940 · Boston : Lee and Shepard · leaf 79
s for thesame reason. There was Sue Perkins, years ago,and Harry Wright was keepin companywith her. One day he gave her a pairof scissors. They was beautiful scissorstoo. Some of em told her not to takeem, and said it would cut their friend-ship. But she said she didnt care any-thing about their… … WISHES If for seven consecutive nights youcan see one star before any others arein sight, and will repeat this rhymeeach time without saying anything toany one, you can make any wish youchoose and it will come true. Star light, star bright, First star I see to-night; I wish I could, I wish I might…
Folklore -- New England · Omens · Superstition
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